AGUDATH ACHIM CONGREGATIONTHE SHOFAR AUGUST

2012

OUR 2012 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESJoel graduated from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School on June 6, 2012. He was valedictorian of his class. Joel’s speech was highlighted by The Huffington Post (and can be seen by searching his name at www.huffingtonpost.com). This fall he will start at Northwestern University, and plans to major in mathematics.

Arielle graduated top five in her class from Altoona Area Senior High School. The highlights of her senior year include leading her Mock Trial team to a third place finish in the state competition. Arielle will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall and plans to major in history.

Scott graduated #2 in his class from The Kiski School. He was inducted into the Cum Laude Society, a national honorary society for top prep schools in the United States. He was captain of the golf, hockey and tennis teams. He was Head Tour Guide, a prefect, and selected as a Class Captain for alumnae relations. Scott will be attending Bucknell University in the fall and plans to major in political science.

Benjamin graduated with Honors on June 8, 2013 from Altoona Area High School. Will be attending Drexel University in Philadelphia this fall and will be studying Engineering. Currently Ben is living in Fire Island, NY this summer, working in a restaurant.

Joel Schocker Arielle Port

Scott Cohen Ben ScheinbergHowie, son of Pam Kivitz, graduated from The Kiski School on May 25th. He will be attending Dickinson College in the fall to study economics. While at Kiski, Howie served as the Head Prefect and the RA of his dorm. Howie was also the editor of the yearbook, the captain of the swim team, and an all state musician. Howie is currently interning at the State Committee for the Republican Party of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg,Pa.

Howie Keenan

Clark Adelman, PresidentDear Members and Friends,

Summertime is an opportunity for visiting family, enjoying vacations, chasing that extra round of golf or just enjoying some quiet time. However, activity in our synagogue is constant. Rabbi Wohl and his volunteers continue to make arrangements for interesting and exciting programs and services for all of us. Our Shabbat services continue to be inspiring. Rabbi offers informative and thought provoking sermons and our discussions during our Kiddush lunches are stimulating.

Please try to make some time to participate with us on Shabbat mornings. I know you will be fulfilled by joining with your fellow members on Saturday and also on Sunday mornings.

While all of us have our own beliefs and observances, Agudath Achim Congregation is a conservative synagogue. We are members of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Therefore, whatever our personal beliefs are, we must observe the laws of Conservative Judaism while in the synagogue. Rabbi Wohl is our steward of Jewish Law. I will highlight some of the things that must be observed while in our facility: •We must observe kashrut laws – no non kosher items may be brought into the synagogue. Rabbi Wohl has agreed that coffee can be brought from the outside into the synagogue. Otherwise, all items must have the Kosher symbol. •There is absolutely no writing in the synagogue on the Sabbath and holidays.

•No photography on the Sabbath and holidays (we do allow a video camera to be set up for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs). •The use of cell phones or other electronics is not permitted on the Sabbath and holidays. For people on call, they should go out of the building to take their calls. All cell phones should be silenced while in the synagogue.

Agudath Achim suffered another terrible loss this June with the passing of Jerry Wayne, of Blessed Memory. As we all know, Jerry’s grandfather, Nathan Wayne, is one of the founders of our congregation. Jerry proudly served Agudath Achim in various leadership roles and most recently as our House Committee Chairman. Jerry attended to every detail and was responsible for Agudath Achim’s numerous physical enhancements over the years. Jerry was committed to Agudath Achim and we offer our sincerest condolences to Janet and her family.

We can never fill Jerry’s shoes, but his sudden departure reminds us that the next generation must stand ready to lead and serve our wonderful congregation.

So much happens on a day to day basis at Agudath Achim because we have been fortunate to be guided by so many who have been on auto pilot. But when one of our pilots is taken from us, the rest of us need to step up and assume roles in our congregation. We need you to serve as new committee chairpersons, new board members and officers, and dedicated members to become and remain involved in our synagogue that has a beautiful history that we are all so proud of. We have accomplished a lot, but our job and responsibilities never end. Get involved and help continue our proud past and help create our future.

Enjoy the remainder of your summer, spend some time in your Schul, and believe it or not, the High Holidays are almost upon us. Please find our High Holiday schedule in this Shofar. Rabbi Wohl and Cantor Susan Steinman will be leading us again this year. I look forward to seeing you at services.

UPCOMING EVENTSShaBarbecue on

Friday August 24th, 2012 at 5:45pm at Valley View Park.

Pavilion #1

Tree of Life Gold Leaf

In Memory of

Yale Schulman

From: Hy Antikol & Linda Baum Charam

In Memory of

Louis Kline

From: Ethel Kline Fried

In Memory of

Gussie & Max Kline

From: Andrew Parish

Shofar is now being printed every three months.

february, may,august, november

If you want something to be included, please

send to Madelyn by the 20th of the preceeding month.maddygrn@me.com

Sincerely,

Clark R. Adelmancadelman@aepaper.com

The Power of Silence in a Shiva HouseThe Biblical figure Job was befallen by a great number of disasters. Within a matter of days, he had lost his fortune, his children were killed and he was afflicted with extremely painful boils. Job’s seven closest friends visited him during his time of mourning and immediately they tore their garments, wept and sat on the ground with him. “For seven days and nights they didn’t speak, for they saw that his grief was very great” (Job 2:12-13). Only when Job had the strength to pour out his heart did his friends finally articulate their thoughts. The Talmud uses this incident as its basis for our behavior in a Shiva house. “Comforters are not permitted to say anything until the mourner has first commenced to speak: (Moed Kattan 28b).”We live in a world filled with noise. We turn the radio on as soon as we get into our cars, we flip through the channels on the television after work, we constantly text our friends and family members to avoid the feeling of loneliness. For most of us silence is uncomfortable, silence is scary and yet our tradition instructs us to let it guide us when comforting a mourner. Many of you might be surprised that our default setting in a house

of mourning is silence. How could this be? The rationale is that the primary objective of a Shiva call is to comfort the mourner. Yet even with our closest friends, we can’t always know what the mourner needs. Perhaps we comment on the deceased and all the mourner wants is to take their mind off their pain and discuss a lighthearted topic. Or conversely, some visitors will tell a joke or bring up the latest Penn State football game to lighten the mood, when what the mourner really needs is someone’s shoulder to cry on as they pour out their heart. Each mourner is different and Judaism teaches us that it is our responsibility to adapt to their needs and not the other way around.Inevitably, we will encounter friends and neighbors at a Shiva house and our natural inclination will be to schmooze. In moderation this is fine but we should remember that the appropriate topic of conversation is the deceased and that the primary purpose of a Shiva call is to comfort the mourner, not to socialize. Let me also stress that mourners are usually exhausted from the emotion of having lost a loved one and seeing so many friends and family in their home. A typical Shiva visit should last no longer than an hour as it is discourteous to overstay your welcome.The traditional phrase offered when leaving a Shiva house is “May God comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.” Most of us will and should offer our personal condolences. However, you should know that the theology behind our traditional expression is that while we do our best, only God alone can grant the mourner lasting comfort. Making a Shiva call is one of the great mitzvahs that members of the synagogue can perform as it grants us the holy opportunity to partner with God in comforting those who are grieving.

Rabbi Josh Wohl

Our Misheberah ListThe following individuals are in our prayers of healing this week. If you have names to add to our list, please contact the office. In addition, if you or someone you know is hospitalized or would like a visit, please contact Rabbi Wohl.

Shirley GlucroftTommy SmithBetty Johnson

Desiree Rosenthal Merle Evey Saul Paikin

Mary Yingling Brooke Haney Alie McGovern

Alvin GrayEdythe Voloshen Dana Caparoso

Scott KingAdisyn McGregorDr. William Thaler

Alma BurgoonEvelyn WagnerBill RossmanJoe PortugalJudy McKillipLou Ventura

Sandy MessnerDaulton Igoe

Angie Smith & FamilyDiana Miller

Elinore WhartonScott Randell

Stephen HollandSarah TaylorSteve ColyerDany NoimanEva Berger

Vered bat Dany & MikiKenneth Keagy Sylvia Green

Kim & Bob WilsonMary Jones

Melvin & Beverly LurieBob Carter,

Peter Mastos Rick Weigl

Marvin Hofferberg Jeanette Weinberg

Red LightnerSometimes we are not informed if one of our synagogue members is a patient. Rabbi Wohl would like to call you and more appropriately, visit you, as you wish, so please let us know. You are important to us.

August 1 Mary Antikol Mother of Hyman Antikol & Linda Baum CharamAugust 6 Alfred Levinson Father of Howard LevinsonAugust 8 Lewis Weinstein Uncle of Judy WeinsteinAugust 13 Lily Kline Grandmother of Jan HousmanAugust 14 Gertrude Thaler Mother of Dr. William Thaler Grandmother of Amy Seltzer, Eric, & Dr’s Jonathan & Bruce ThalerAugust 15 Jay Dolinger Brother of David Dolinger Morris Karp Brother of Ida Schulman Lena Greenberg Grandmother of Jeff GreenbergAugust 16 Dorothy Katzen Aunt of Saul PaikinAugust 17 Harry Deitch Brother of Amie WitkinAugust 19 Irving Bergstein Father of Gerald Bergstein Grandfather of David BergsteinAugust 22 Thelma Rubin Aunt of Clark & Ron AdelmanAugust 24 Shirley Neidorff Mother of Robert Neidorff Susan Neidorff ReinglassAugust 25 David Rubin Cousin of Clark & Ron AdlemanAugust 26 Dr. Lewis Mermel Late husband of Mitzi Bailinger Ann Bachkoff Mother of Philip SingerAugust 31 Joseph Hollander Grandfather of Joel HollanderSeptember 1 Sheldon Brooks Brother of David BrooksSeptember 6 Sophie Lurie Mother of Joe Lurie Grandmother of Jan HousmanSeptember 8 Anne Hollander Grandmother of Joel HollanderSeptember 12 Maxwell Parker Greenberg Grandson of Jeff & Madelyn Greenberg Son of Bobby & Young “Julie” Greenberg Nephew of Billy GreenbergSeptember 13 Nathan Bailinger Father of Jordan BailingerSeptember 14 Barney Covitch Father of Mendle CovitchSeptember 15 Irving Schmitt Husband of Fay Schmitt Anna Karp Mother of Ida Schulman Grandmother of Ardie & Rick KarpSeptember 19 Rose Rifkin Gendel Mother of Sophie Rosenberg Louis Slutzker Father of Steve SlutzkerSeptember 20 Samuel Paikin Father of Saul Paikin Helen Rosch Mother of William Rosch Aaron Karp Father of Ida Schulman Grandfather of Ardie & Rick KarpSeptember 21 Soloman Gendel Brother of Sophie RosenbergSeptember 22 Samuel Roth Father of Rozzie Sky &Grandfather of Tobi Rispoli & Izzy Sky Bertha Giller Mother of Ed Giller, Grandmother of Phyllis ThalerSeptember 24 Sylvia Kardon Grandmother of Sheila RainsSeptember 26 Samuel Adelman Grandfather of Clark & Ron Adelman Harry Brooks Father of David BrooksSeptember 27 Abe Sussman Father of Mickey Port , Grandfather of Sue PortSeptember 28 Esther Covtich Mother of Mendle Covitch Blanche Savitz Wife of Dr. Saul SavitzSeptember 29 Clara Sonya Morland Aunt of Clark & Ron AdlemanOctober 1 Rachel Parish Mother of Maj Ret. Burton Parish Tessie Cohen Sky Mother of Phillip Sky & Grandfather of Tobi Rispoli & Izzy SkyOctober 3 Mickey Witkin Husband of Aime Witkin, Uncle of Adele GillerOctober 5 Boris Belenitsky Brother of Gary BelenitskyOctober 6 David Ira Giller Son of Adele & Ed Giller, Brother of Phyllis ThalerOctober 9 Arthur Bader Father of Susan KarpOctober 11 Belle Jacobson Mother of Rachelle CohenOctober 15 Jennie Greenberg Grandmother of Bruce CovitchOctober 16 Isadore Karp Father of Ardie KarpOctober 17 David Wallen Father of Bill Wallen, Grandfather of Kevin Wallen

YAHRZEITS

Thank you from Jan & Jack Housman

for all the Golden Books, phone calls, cards, trees & donations

to the Jonah Henry Solomon

Foundation

Mahzor Lev Shalemis our new High Holiday Prayer

Book. The prayer book is available for dedication at a cost of $36

Our Agudath Achim Website is being updated

daily by our talented memberswww.agudathachim.com

If you have news you would like to post or find links that would be of interest to

our members please call Cindyin our office.

YAHRZEITS continuedOctober 19 Lillian Rosenberg Sister of Manny Rosenberg Edgar Henderson Father of Ed HendersonOctober 20 Albert Scheinberg Husband of Esther Scheinberg & Father of Michael & Sam ScheinbergOctober 22 Mirian Slutzker Mother of Steve SlutzkerOctober 23 Larry Lebovitz Father of Michele Schmidt Leonard Nerenberg Brother-in-law of Saul PaikinOctober 26 Rebecca Deitch Mother of Aime Witkin

Information on Sponsoring Shabbat Kiddush

1.$75 to sponsor a regular Saturday morning Kiddush. This gets your name as the sponsor on the weekly bulletin. (Up to 20 people)

2.If you want a special Kiddush you should contact one of our approved caterers that follow our laws of kashrut to arrange the Kiddush and get the cost.

3.Any special event, on any other day must be arranged privately. The caterer will provide a quote for your event.

I hope this clarifies the Shabbat morning Kiddush sponsorship. Our Sisterhood graciously provides this lunch every week. They cannot provide the Kiddush for extra people or special requests.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

ALTOONA JEWISH COMMUNITY SUNDAY SCHOOL***Second Installment***

I AM JEWISH AND I AM UNIQUE!!Just listen to what our Students have to say about themselves. Each one of them identifies themselves as being first: JEWISH and second.......

Samantha Bilofsky says, “I am Jewish and I am a TENNIS PLAYER.”Max Devorris says, “I am Jewish and I am a HOCKEY PLAYER.”Jacob Port says, “I am Jewish and I am the SONG BIRD OF MY GENERATION.”Sophira Morris says, “I am Jewish and I LIKE TO ACT.”

Felicia Devorris says, “I am Jewish and I am A REALLY GOOD SINGER.”Zachary Dubrow says, “I am Jewish and I am MORE FLEXIBLE THAN MY SISTER.”Max Krier says, “I am Jewish and I am NOT FLEXIBLE.”Rabbi Audrey says, “ I am Jewish and I am PASSIONATE!”Rachel Scheinberg says, “I am Jewish and I am A GOOD ARTIST.”Jack Werstil says, “I am Jewish and I am A GOOD JUMPER.”Samantha Cohen says, “I am Jewish and I am A PET LOVER.”Rabbi Wohl says, “I am Jewish and I am a BASKETBALL PLAYER.”

Sunday School ended this year with an ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY program where we learned about the beauty, history, and infrastructure of Israel. Thank you Barb and Jonathan Thaler! WE had some fun and said good-bye until next year. THANKS TO ALL THE TEACHERS FOR ALL YOU DO…Yours, Ethan, Arielle and Ilissa...............

GOLDEN BOOK DONATIONSMr. & Mrs. Gary Belenitsky Get Well Jeff Greenberg In memory of Gerald SteinMr. Jakob Golant Get Well Saul Paikin Congratulations on son’s marriage Mr. & Mrs. David Binus In memory of Gerald SteinMr. & Mrs. Jordan Bailinger Get Well Jeff Greenberg Thinking of you Jerome Wayne Get Well Saul Paikin In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Congratulations on birth of great granddaughter Dr. & Mrs. Anthony FenelloMr. & Mrs. Henrry Weinberg Get Well Jeff Greenberg Get Well Saul Paikin Thinking of you Jerome Wayne In Honor of becoming an Honorary Alumni of PSU Nancy Devorris Get Well Edward Giller In honor of Scott’s graduation to Dr. & Mrs.Michael Cohen In honor of Kathryns graduation to Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Schmidt In Honor of Joel’s graduation to Dr. & Mrs. Jack Schocker In Honor of Arielle’s graduation to Dr. &Mrs. Josh PortNicole & Rachel Hollader , Nanci & Ben Caplan Get Well Saul PaikinMr. & Mrs. James Rosenthal Get Well Barbara KoomanMr. & Mrs. David Binus In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneDr. & Mrs. Michael Cohen In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. Philip Devorris In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. David Dolinger In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon

Mr. & Mrs. Morley Cohn In honor of Bat Mitzvah of Abigail, granddaughter of Mr.& Mrs. Neil Port In honor of Bar Mitzvah of Jacob, grandson of Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Meisner Happy Birthday Genia & Peter Viner Get Well Jeff Greenberg Get Well Saul Paikin In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon Thinking of you Jerome Wayne Congratulations on Bar Mitzvah of grandson, Max of Mr. & Mrs. Henry WeinbergDr. & Mrs. Michael Kline Congratulations on receiving Wise Women of Blair Co. award Roz Sky In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In Memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayeMr. & Mrs. Donald Devorris Happy Birthday Phyllis Thaler Happy Birthday Cissy Dezen Get Well Jeff Greenberg Get Well Edward Giller In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In Memory Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. Joel Hollander Congratulations on receiving Wise Women of Blair Co. award Roz Sky In Honor of being HAHS CLASS OF 2012 Valedictorian Joel Schocker In honor of Bar Mitzvah of Jacob, grandson of Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Meisner Congratulations on receiving Fran Fisher award in Sports Journalism to Neil Rudel Get Well Jeff Greenberg Congratulations on arrival of granddaughter Judy Weinstein In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch Congratulations on Marriage of David & Julie Binus Get Well Edward Giller In Memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. Israel Sky, Sam & MandyBelle In memory of Dean Babcock In memory of Nancy Fiore In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Ed Henrie

In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Greenberg In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. Ed Henderson & Family In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneDr. & Mrs. Marvin Meisner In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. Neil Port In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMrs. Amy Seltzer In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneDr. & Mrs. Bruce Thaler In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMrs. Ilissa Zimmerman In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta Covitch In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome Wayne Get Well Edward Giller Get Well Kathryn SchmidtMrs. Mildred Miller In memory of Jonah Henry SolomonMr. & Mrs. Charles Kaminsky In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon In memory of Henrietta CovitchMrs. Fay Schmitt In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon Congratulations on becoming an honorary alumni of PSU Nancy DevorrisDr. Reynold Altberg & Mrs. June Brozgal In memory of Henrietta CovitchMrs. Marion Lebendig In memory of Henrietta CovitchMrs. Rosaline Karp In memory of Henrietta Covitch

Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. Jack Housman In memory of Jonah Henry Solomon (8 Golden Books)Mr. Hyman Antikol In memory of Gerald Stein Happy Anniversary Aaron & Dr. Laura BaumMr. & Mrs. Clark Adelma In memory of Gerald SteinMr. & Mrs. Boris Aryev In memory of Gerald SteinMr. & Mrs. Gerald Bergstein In memory of Gerald Stein Thinking of you Jerome WayneMr. & Mrs. Stephen Port Get Well Saul Paikin In memory of Gerald Stein In honor of brother’s wedding & Mazel Tov on officiating at ceremoy Rabbi Josh Wohl

GOLDEN BOOK CONT.

in memory of

Honey Covitch

Yale Shulman

Ruth Covitch

Jerry Wayne

Irene Newborn

David Cohen

Jonah Solomon

David Trude

Jerry Stein

may their memory be for a blessing and may all of the family be

comforted among the mourners of

zion and jerusalem.

August Anniversaries

5 Dr. Bruce & Phylis Thaler 6 Neil & Mickey Port 9 Henry & Maxine Weinberg11 Dr. Michael & Betsy Kline20 Dave & Paula Binus21 Morley & Carol Cohn23 David & Nancy Bergstein

September Anniversaries

5 Gary & Mina Belenitsky 6 Dr’s Jon & Barbara Thaler

October Anniversaries

4 Dr. Mark & Carol Lipitz20 Ed & Adelle Giller22 Donald & Nancy Devorris31 Izzy & Dana Sky

pricing for sisterhood

sponsored dinners

$15 per person$10 per child 6-11child under 5 are

freepay at the dinner or ahead of time.

Checks must be pre-written if paid on a

holiday/Shabbat.

No family cap rate.

August Birthdays

1 Bernard Covitch 1 Saul Paikin 6 Tera Herman 9 Philip Singer11 Hyman Antikol12 Paula Binus12 Tyler Rispoli15 Louis Silverman17 Anderson Rains lll19 Devyn Carper20 Samuel Scheinberg21 Michael Schneider24 Brian Thaler26 Christine Scheinberg29 Jay Einman

September Birthdays

2 Nathan Scheinberg 2 Sharon Smith 3 Carol Lipitz 7 Mickey Port 9 Sheila Rains10 June Brozgal12 Casey Rispoli16 Lisa Seltzer21 Abigail Scheinberg22 Debbie Arlick27 Ginger Glass

October Birthdays

1 Rachel Arlick 1 Nancy Devorris 1 Harrison Rains 2 Sandra Kaminisky 4 Erica Binus 4 Max Devorris 5 Dr. Michel Cohen 6 Sandra Halpern 8 David Dolinger 9 Jacob Port14 Doug Simon14 Izzy Sky16 Arielle Port20 Freya Berger23 Barry Gould23 Billy Greenberg24 Danielle Newborn25 Jacob Scheinberg26 Laura Schocker27 Leah Schneider28 Mary Eiman29 Savanna Rains31 Brett Thaler

Dina Bilofsky, will be performing with other alumni from

Allegheny Ballet Company “Summer

Showcase”, on August 18, 2012,

at 6 PM Wolf-Kuhn Theater

at the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn state Altoona Campus.

D O N A T I O N SContributions Received In Memoryof Jerry Wayne

John McQuilkin & Susan CainDonald & Sherrie BrettAnnette AjayMark KaselCharles KronDavid & Sybil KaufmanBarbara & Jay BermanKD & SD SataloffAmy SeltzerJerry Davidson, Deb Kocar & FamilyFred & Marilyn SmallMelvin & Anna KadaneDavid & Jean DolingerJ. Denny StevensE. Merrill Smith Funeral HomeStanley & Lynn BermanDr. Marty & Barbara PortStephen & Kathleen PlauskiHS & RK DavidsonJoseph & Serena StevensEugene & Darlene GressSusan WellingtonPhillip & Lauren GreenThomas MatthewsKerri Ann CaputaAlexis M. HernandezAlexis SchafferSilver Top Assoc. Inc T/A Rasta ImpostaSteve Seltzer Lou & Veronica SilvermanAmy, Joel, Jenna & Michael WeinbergMichelle & Mark WinterWendy, Don, Rebecca & Ellie JosephMeredith Camardella & Marcy Carter-LutzNancy GangRichard SlutzkerJodi & Avi Berman

Bequest

The Estate of Betty LensonThe Estate of Florence Diamond

Rabbi Berger Memorial Scholarship Fund

To Saul Paikin for Continued Good Health From: Barbara & Joel HollanderIn Honor of Charles Kaminsky From: Barbara & Joel HollanderTo Kara Bilofsky For Continued Good Health & Happiness From: Barbara & Joel HollanderTo Barry Newborn, In Memory of your Mother, Irene Newborn From: Barbara & Joel HollanderIn Memory of Jerry Wayne From: Barbara & Joel Hollander Congregational Fund

In Memory of Sarah Bergstein From: Nancy & David BergsteinIn Memory of Stanley & Jack Lester From: Maj. Ret. Burton ParishIn Memory of J.B. Henderson From: Susan Henderson BrodyIn Memory of Rae Dolinger, Deborah Sare, & Molly Dolinger From: David & Jean DolingerIn Honor of Paula Binus Retirement From: Fay Schmitt & Bob HouselIn Honor of Paula Binus Retirement From: David & Jean DolingerIn Memory of Abe & Pearl Kline Brian & Lisa JollesIn Memory of Dorothy Marks, Mother of Dr. Donald Marks From: Amy Seltzer & Dr. William ThalerIn Memory of Joan Spokane From: Dr. Irv & Freya Berger

In Memory of Jerry Stein (Maxine Weinberg’s brother)

From: Neil & Mickey Port From: Donald & Sheryl Brett

Penn State Altoona Recognizes Honorary Alumnus with Dinner at Schreyer House

Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2012

More than sixty family and friends celebrated Nancy Devorrls’ selection for the Penn State Honorary Alumni Award with a serles of activities organized by Penn State Altoona’s Development and Alumni Relations team.

Guests first gathered for a late afternoon reception in the Aaron Building In downtown Altoona on May 31, 2012. Chancellor Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry offered a champagne toast shortly before everyone boarded a chartered bus for the trip to Schreyer House on the University Park campus, site of a reception, dinner, and program.

The formal program included tributes by Nancy and Don’s grandchildren, a videotaped message from a granddaughter who was unable to attend, and remarks by Or. Bechtel-Wherry. Also, a video highlighting the special

moments and people in Nancy’s life was presented during the dinner.

“When it comes to philanthropy and leadership, Nancy’s prlmary motivation is never self-interest,” said Lori Bechtel-Wherry. “It is nrst and foremost the giving of oneself In service to a program, initiative, or event that improves the quality of life for others in a significant way. In matters relating to the growth and development of Penn State Altoona, I have found Nancy to be passionate, enthusiastic, and engaged. On a personal level, I have been moved by her compassion, generosity, and warmth. On behalf of our entire University, I express heartfelt congratulations to Nancy on her selection for the Honorary Alumni Award, andl sincere thanks for a profound legacy of support.”

Nancy Devorris’ Involvement has included service on Penn State Altoona’s Grand Destiny Campaign Steering Committee and sixtieth anniversary organizing committee. The Oevorrlses co-chaired Penn State Altoona’s first Renaissance Fund Dinner in 2005 which raised nearly $100,000 for the William J. Rossman Renaissance Fund Scholarship.

The Devorris’ legacy of philanthropic support has been defined by gifts that have benefited numerous academic programs and special initiatives throughout the University. In March 2010, the couple was invited to serve as Presidential Counselors. This group of advisors is chosen from individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary philanthropic and voluntary contributions to the University over many years.

“The presentation of the Honorary Alumni Award to Nancy is a fitting tribute to a loyal ambassador and faithful friend of Penn State,” said Bechtel-Wherry. “Our entire Penn State Altoona community joins with Nancy and her family in celebrating this prestigious honor.”

In Memory of Henrietta Covitch

William & Stella BrooksRita FredericksChristopher GableParkview Condo AssociationSusan ReishTwila TilletteLori & Tim CoffeySCORE Chapter 575Jacob & Rochelle FormIan & Lynn GoldsmithBrian & Lisa Jolles & Family

Siddur Sim Shalom

In Memory of Anne Golant From: Jakob Golant & FamilyIn Memory of Gerry Stein From: Morley & Carol CohnIn Honor of Nancy Devorris From: Morley & Carol CohnIn Memory of Jerry Wayne From: Jordan & Mitzi BailingerHappy Birthday Judi Seltzer From: Jordan & Mitzi BailingerIn Memory of Jerry Wayne From: Wendy, Don, Rebecca & Ellie Joseph

Mahzor Lev ShalemIn Honor of Jeanette Weinberg’s 98th Birthday From: Henry & Maxine Weinberg

AAC & Jewish Memorial Fundraiser (Raffle Tickets)

To Janet Wayne In Memory of Jerry Wayne From: Lou & Veronica Silverman

Rabbi Discretionary FundMickey Port

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDAltoona, PAPermit No. 3

Agudath Achim offers many opportunities for our members and friends to contribute to our Synagogue through various funds. Please consider a contribution to Agudath Achim to honor, remember, or congratulate your friends and family members. For your reference, we are happy to provide a list of the areas that are available for your consideration.

Golden Book - minimum contribution of $4.00Sisterhood Window Fund (plaque located in Social Hall) - minimum contribution of $25.00

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund - Rabbi Wohl uses these funds to makecharitable contributions on behalf of the synagogue as well as topurchase music, books and other educational material that benefit thesynagogue and Jewish community of Altoona.

Tree of Life Sculpture (main lobby) - minimum contribution per leaf of $125.00Eternal Light Fund (sculpture in main lobby). Categories on the sculpture include contributions of $1000.00, $2500.00, $5000.00, $10,000.00, and $25,000.00. Sisterhood prayer book fund- minimum $36.

Contributions to our general fund for the benefit of our operating budget are welcome in any amount. Participation in our Trust Funds that include our Eternal Light and our Physical Trust can include your gifts of securities, cash, or insurance benefits. Please contact Joel or Clark to discuss your interest in helping to secure the future of our Agudath Achim with your kind generosity.

Agudath Achim Congregation1306 Seventeenth StreetAltoona PA 16601Phone: (814)944-5317 office.aac@verizon.net www.agudathachim.com